Nigerian-born lawyer and politician, Owolabi Salis, has etched his name in history as the first Nigerian to travel into space, following a successful flight aboard Blue Origin’s NS-33 mission. The suborbital flight, operated by Jeff Bezos’ aerospace company, launched from West Texas on Sunday and marked a major milestone in both African and private spaceflight […]
Arsenal are expected to welcome Danish midfielder Christian Norgaard to London this week for a medical, as the club moves closer to finalising a £15 million deal with Brentford. The transfer, agreed last week, includes an initial £10 million payment with an additional £5 million in performance-related add-ons. Norgaard, a key figure in Brentford’s midfield […]
Brazilian side Fluminense pulled off a stunning 2-0 victory over UEFA Champions League finalists Inter Milan to book a place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup. The high-stakes Round of 16 clash took place at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, where the South American champions delivered a disciplined and determined […]
by Babalola Seyi Emmanuel In the bustling streets of Kano, tucked within the quiet alleys of Ibadan, and across the rural villages of Benue and Zamfara, the story of the Nigerian girl child is often the same: bright eyes dulled too soon by the weight of tradition, ambition dimmed by the burden of early marriage, […]
Aston Villa have officially confirmed they will not trigger the £40 million buy option clause for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. The clause was part of the initial terms agreed during discussions surrounding a potential transfer earlier this summer. With Villa stepping back from the deal, Rashford will now return to Manchester United, where his […]
Ali Bukar Dalori has officially taken over as the acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following the resignation of Abdullahi Ganduje from the party’s top position. Dalori’s appointment was confirmed on Monday during a meeting with the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), where he pledged to uphold transparency, unity, and inclusive leadership. […]
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has confirmed his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, declaring his readiness to serve a single four-year term if elected. He made this known during an interactive X Space session with supporters on Sunday night, stressing that his ambition is driven by a desire to rescue Nigeria […]
In a strategic pre-election engagement, All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate for Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Seyi Jakande, and his running mate, Hon. Niyi Awodogan, met with leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Chapter, during a special service at St. Paul Church, Ilupeju, on Sunday, June 29, 2025. The […]
Nigerian music icon Tiwatope Savage Balogun popularly known with her stage name Tiwa Savage has offered a rare and intimate look into her personal journey, career decisions, and the behind-the-scenes struggles faced by many artistes. In a candid conversation with journalist Joey Akan on Afrobeats Intelligence, the Afrobeats queen spoke openly about the highs and […]
Nollywood icon, Fatai Adekunle Adetayo, popularly known as Lalude, has voiced his frustration over unpaid promises made to him and fellow entertainers who supported President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the 2023 general elections. The veteran Yoruba actor made the remarks during a recent episode of the Behind the Fame podcast. […]